Covington promoted two of its Public Works veterans to director positions this week. Bill Matteoli officially assumed the title of director of Public Works, and Brad Schwenke assumed the title of assistant director of Public Works after the Board of Commissioners’ approval Tuesday night. “Middle of the night, we often talk about, think about the […]
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Crescent Springs tables vote on road conversions
The Crescent Springs City Council voted to table an ordinance that would have enacted one-way road conversions in Old Crescent Springs this week. The specific affected roads are Audrey Terrace, Euclid Avenue, Estelle Avenue, Jefferson Street, Gibson Place and Enid Avenue. The conversions have been touted as a way to improve safety, address storm water […]
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Marshalls to open in Cold Spring Pointe next month
Marshalls is opening in Cold Spring Pointe on April 9. Join the store at 5435 Alexandria Pike for its grand opening on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. After April 9, the store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day. The store offers products from fashion and beauty to […]
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Crescent Springs approves $120K extra for FD in tie-breaker vote
What you need to know The Crescent Springs City Council has approved an additional $120,000 for the Crescent Springs/Villa Hills Fire Department after a contentious meeting Monday night that contained multiple tie-breaking votes from Mayor Mike Daugherty. The conflict arose after the fire department requested an additional budget allocation from the city to cover purportedly […]
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First Brands to close Hebron FRAM facility, cutting 76 jobs
First Brands Group is permanently shutting down its FRAM facility in Hebron, resulting in the loss of 76 jobs. On Feb. 23, First Brands submitted a letter to Kentucky’s Rapid Response Dislocated Worker Unit, announcing that it would close its facility at 1100 Worldwide Blvd. in Hebron. Layoffs began on Feb. 23, with the final […]
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Boone County selects Lawrence Construction for Camp Ernst–Longbranch roundabout project
What you need to know Boone County has selected a construction firm to lead the construction of the Camp Ernst and Longbranch roads roundabout. During a Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on March 24, the legislative body approved a resolution announcing Boone County-based Lawrence Construction as the firm responsible for the construction of the forthcoming […]
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Erlanger mayor elected first female chair of Kenton County PDS board
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette has been elected as the chair of the Kenton County Management Board for Planning and Development Services for the 2026-2027 term. Fette will be the first female chair in the organization’s 65-year history. She will assume the role from outgoing Mayor of Independence Chris Reinersman. She previously served as vice chair […]
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Covington approves new round of small business incentives
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a new round of small business incentives at its meeting this week. The incentives took the form of two facade grants, which are used to finance building repairs and a rent subsidy. The first facade grant will go to the owner of 507 Altamont Road, which is currently listed […]
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Judge sentences ex-Gov. Bevin to jail that he can avoid by disclosing financial info
A judge sentenced former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail after finding him in contempt of court for failing to disclose his financial details in a year-long legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah Bevin. It is an extraordinary development for the one-term Republican governor who the judge said has resisted repeated […]
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Fort Thomas Schools to close on primary day after voting concerns
A decision by Fort Thomas school leaders to hold classes on primary election day drew concerns from county election officials and the public, who warned the move could create access issues for voters. Now, according to the district, the school will once again be closed on May 19. In a letter from Fort Thomas Superintendent […]